Discover the story of the song > Queen of New York City – Matchbox Twenty

The lyrics describe a confident and determined protagonist, referred to as "she", who sees herself as the queen of New York City. She believes she can conquer the city and run it successfully. She has a unique and convincing way about her that makes people believe in her. The lyrics also mention her desire to leave the town and her vertigo when she goes above 14th Street, but despite that, she remains determined to succeed in running the city. Ultimately, the protagonist wants others to believe in her as well.